TARKIO HIGH SCHOOL
TARKIO HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the TARKIO R-I school district, located in TARKIO, MO with about 141 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, TARKIO HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TARKIO HIGH School, located in Tarkio, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Tarkio R-I School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with student growth. The school fosters a close-knit learning environment, typical of small-town Missouri, where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and the success of each student.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, TARKIO HIGH School emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on traditional values and preparing students for post-secondary transitions, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed for their future careers or higher education. The school remains a cornerstone of the Tarkio community, reflecting the district's dedication to maintaining a supportive and effective educational atmosphere.
For more information, contact TARKIO HIGH at (660) 736-4118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TARKIO, MO 64491-1664
(660) 736-4118
http://ths.tarkio.k12.mo.us
TARKIO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TARKIO, MO with about 141 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TARKIO R-I
- Total Students:
- 141
- Teachers:
- 16.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TARKIO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 58.9%
- Male
- 41.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.